Escape from Duckov is not just a name you’ll remember — it’s a chaotic cartoon-style looter shooter set to redefine what we expect from the genre. Developed by Team Soda and published by bilibili, this upcoming single-player top-down extraction shooter mixes absurd humor with surprisingly deep mechanics, and it’s already turning heads with its upcoming demo.
A Ducking Twist on the Extraction Genre
Imagine Escape from Tarkov — but swap out gritty operators for weapon-wielding ducks in a quirky cartoon world, and you’ve got Escape from Duckov. While the premise may sound silly, the gameplay loop is seriously compelling. Players scavenge for loot, build and upgrade their underground base, and try to make it out alive with their beak — and gear — intact.
Instead of relying on brute force, stealth and strategy are key. Death means losing all your carried loot, making every run feel tense and rewarding. The game leans heavily into its bird-brained aesthetic but doesn’t hold back when it comes to solid looter shooter fundamentals.
Base Building Meets Beak Battles
Your duck doesn’t just fight — it thrives. Between missions, players return to their customizable underground shelter. From building med bays and weapon racks to installing training areas or even cozy resting zones, the shelter adds a refreshing layer of progression and downtime to balance the on-field chaos.
This blend of risk-reward gameplay with RPG-lite management systems is sure to resonate with fans of titles like Tarkov, Dome Keeper, or even This War of Mine — all delivered with a splash of feathered fun.
Demo Incoming: Try It Before It Hatches
Escape from Duckov will launch its new playable demo on May 29, running through July 1, 2025, on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. This follows a successful earlier demo that cracked the top 5 most played demos on Steam, thanks to its unique style and tight mechanics.
If you missed the hype the first time, now’s your chance to dive in and see why this game is quickly becoming a cult favorite among demo players.
System Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: GeForce GTX 1060
- Storage: 16 GB
Recommended:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: GeForce RTX 2060
Final Quack
Whether you’re a die-hard Tarkov fan or just looking for something fresh in the extraction shooter scene, Escape from Duckov is a title worth watching. With its clever mix of humor, survival, and strategic planning, it’s shaping up to be one of 2025’s most unexpectedly brilliant indies.
And to the developers — if you happen to be reading this, just know we’d love to get our hands dirty: playing it, reviewing it, and even helping squash every last bug if it means supporting such a promising title. We already helped out with several games before, and we would be honored to do it again.
